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Ex-GOP Rep. Fortenberry gets probation for lying to feds
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Former Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was sentenced Tuesday to two years of probation, a $25,000 fine and community service for lying to federal authorities about...
Jun 28, 2022

Support dogs to comfort victims at Quebec's specialized sexual violent courts
QUEBEC - Some Quebec domestic assault and sexual violence victims will be able to be accompanied by a support dog during court appearances. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says a pilot project i...
Jun 28, 2022

Two new full-ride scholarships at NWP
Pipestone Energy Corp. has dedicated two new scholarships to Northwestern Polytechnic first-year students. Cherene Griffiths, Vice President of External Relations at NWP says Pipestone Energy Corp. ma...
Jun 28, 2022

City of Grande Prairie will have free transit and outdoor swimming Canada Day
The City of Grande Prairie will be providing free transit and free access to the Outdoor Pool on Canada Day, July 1.The outdoor pool is open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. but will operate in two-hour increm...
Jun 28, 2022

Scottish leader calls for new independence vote next year
LONDON (AP) - Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told lawmakers in Edinburgh Tuesday that she plans to hold a fresh referendum on Scotland's independence on Oct. 19, 2023. Sturgeon said the quest...
Jun 28, 2022

Charges spiked against ex-governor, 8 others in Flint water
DETROIT (AP) - A judge had no authority to issue indictments in the Flint water scandal, the Michigan Supreme Court said Tuesday in an extraordinary decision that wipes out charges against former Gov....
Jun 28, 2022

Trudeau defends military spending ahead of NATO summit as new report projects decline
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending Canadian military spending after a new NATO report this week showed Canada heading in the wrong direction. Canada and other members of the NATO military alli...
Jun 28, 2022

Jan. 6 panel to hear from top aide in Trump's White House
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House panel investigating the Capitol insurrection will hear testimony Tuesday from Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide in Donald Trump's White House who is a vital witness in the swe...
Jun 28, 2022

Montreal anticipates a Wednesday MLS battle in Seattle
SEATTLE - After bouncing back from two consecutive losses, CF Montreal are heading west to take on one of the better Major League Soccer sides. While only sitting seventh in the Western Conference sta...
Jun 28, 2022

France's Macron: Russia cannot, should not win Ukraine war
KREMENCHUK, Ukraine (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that Russia "cannot and should not win" the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the end of the Group of Seven summit in Germany, Macron...
Jun 28, 2022